Dad who had penis cut off in vicious attack speaks for first time about ordeal

SPOKEN: Kelvin Hewitt has started to help police with their investigation [ENTERPRISE/NORTH NEWS]

Kelvin "Kelly" Hewitt has now been able to assist police with their investigation after being in too much pain before the weekend.

The 40-year-old was found in severe distress by police as he staggered down a dual-carriageway after being dumped by a vehicle in the early hours of Thursday morning.

He was taken to hospital after going into shock and passing out from a loss of blood.

The construction worker has finally come of an induced coma at St James Hospital in Middlesbrough and is now "assisting" officers with their investigation.

“He has engaged with these officers and is assisting them as he undergoes treatment and begins his recovery.”

A Cleveland Police spokesperson

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: "Specially trained officers have visited him on several occasions since his admission to hospital. They have now spoken to him about his injuries and how he has come about them.

"He has engaged with these officers and is assisting them as he undergoes treatment and begins his recovery."

A 22-year-old has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains on bail.

But officers are continuing to look at "various lines of inquiry".

A motorist called 999 after spotting Kelly walking down the A66 in Middlesbrough at around 4.50am on Thursday March 13.

INVESTIGATION: Police closed the road and searched for evidence along the A66 on Thursday [EVENING GAZETTE]

It is believed he was attacked in at a site in South Bank and then dumped from a car onto the dual-carriageway.

His ex-partner Debbie Lewis, who is the mum of four of his seven kids, said the family is "devastated" by the attack.

A resident on Broadway West, where Kelly used to live said: "It has just come as a massive shock to all of us in the community. It is something that has made everyone think, because it is so close to home.

"Whatever has happened is just such a shame and something that you never think you will hear about."

Officers are now hoping to speak to anyone who saw Kelly from 6pm on March 12 until 5am the next day.